I have just bought a little box of whole wheat couscous, I've never had it before, but got the idea from this website!. I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me what makes a good couscous? Spices/ veggies? Some ideas would be great!
Thanks in advance

Bring the chicken broth, salt, and pepper to a rolling boil. Stir in the couscous, red pepper, and garlic, remove from heat, and cover. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Just before serving, add the basil and fluff with a fork.

Yields: 4 servings

I'm actually roasting the pepper myself, along with some zucchini and red onion...I'll probably just toss a handful of all of it in there. It's really good. Adding some roasted veggies gives great flavor and moisture.

I looooove couscous. Yummy. I agree with Mandalinn, cook it with some kind of broth, rather than just plain water. I use Knorr's veggie cubes, but chicken broth works just as well.

I'll make a batch and while it's steaming I'll saute mushrooms, onions, garlic, carrots, etc. in my big cast iron skillet. Once the veggies are nearly done, I'll throw the couscous in on top and mix it all together. It's a great filling side dish.

I love my couscous as a salad with lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, S&P and sometimes yellow peppers. To that occasionally I will add a bit of feta cheese, and once in a while garbanzo beans. Oh, and a little bit of fresh mint. I've really cut back on the olive oil, but can't seem to do with out just a little.